Computer and Information Sciences at National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
National American University-Rapid City graduates in computer and information sciences earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How National American University-Rapid City Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 408 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $65,823 | $70,637 | #381 | — |
| 409 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $65,405 | $66,498 | #411 | $44,173 |
| 410 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $65,368 | $57,373 | #447 | $41,876 |
| 411 | National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD | $64,936 | $69,897 | #388 | $52,129 |
| 412 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $64,872 | $63,736 | #431 | $42,779 |
| 413 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $64,556 | $65,654 | #417 | $34,266 |
| 414 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $64,373 | $66,116 | #414 | $43,810 |
Other Majors at National American University-Rapid City by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,078 | $69,890 | #607 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $67,025 | — | #98 of 187 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $58,897 | — | #96 of 99 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,756 | $48,827 | #873 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $52,803 | $45,392 | #194 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,215 | $35,820 | #784 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,907 | $45,720 | #549 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National American University-Rapid City computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,129 one year after graduating and $64,936 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National American University-Rapid City rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, National American University-Rapid City ranks #411 by median pay four years after graduation, and #388 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at National American University-Rapid City worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,456.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.